A micro wedding in Oceanside, OR featuring Cape Lookout State Park on the Oregon Coast.
This micro wedding is the perfect example of incorporating elopement elements into a wedding day that also incorporates friends and family. The couple ended up with a day that was around 50/50 between time with just the two of them and time with family. This is a great option if you want a private experience but don’t want to leave your family out of the celebration.
We started the day with getting ready photos at Sheltered Nook in Tillamook. These tiny homes are great if you want your guests to be able to stay close by while still having your own space. It’s also a great option if you want to get ready separate from your spouse but close enough for an easy first look.
After a first look at Sheltered Nook, we all went to Cape Lookout State Park for the ceremony. This is a great spot for events with guests. It has lots of parking, bathrooms, picnic tables, and easy beach access. It can get busy in the summer and on weekends but not nearly as much as places like Cannon Beach.
Following family photos, the couple left the group for some privacy. We hiked into a gorgeous beach where they had the cutest picnic, private vows, and some portraits. It was like having an elopement day within a mico wedding.
Getting Ready and First Look at Sheltered Nook, Tillamook
Ceremony at Cape Lookout State Park
A ceremony setup like this requires a permit on the Oregon Coast. Whether a permit is needed is determined by the number of guests and whether any structure is being setup. The rented chairs and able are classified as structures so this event required a permit. If there’s no structures and less than 50 guests, you do not need a permit.
Vows and Picnic in Oceanside, OR
Oceanside, OR Micro Wedding on 35mm Film
All of my elopement packages come with one roll of 35mm film. While 95% of galleries are in digital, that roll of film adds something special to the gallery. Here’s some of my favorites from these two’s day.
If you’re feeling inspired by this Oceanside, OR micro wedding on the Oregon Coast, check out these other resources!
Ultimate Guide to Eloping on the Oregon Coast
Another Micro Wedding Story – Cape Kiwanda
How to Include Friends and Family in Your Elopement
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